Review Round 2, 2018: Frankston v Box Hill Hawks, 14th April 2018, 2.00pm @ Skybus Stadium

[Strapping Young Lad]

I feel sorry for anyone who had to play footy in that today.

 

[Roger Rogerson]

Yep really like hams too.

 

[Roger Rogerson]

Don't mind Billy either.

 

[stemline]

6.12 in the third qtr. What mighta been.

 

[Dewnior]

Thanks to all contributors, most appreciated in this close to 40c day in northern Thailand.

Sweltering down here in Kata too. Happy Songkran!!

 

[Mercy Seat]

Did JOR play?

 

[TheFourPillars]

Did JOR play?

Yes he did but no real impact got caught a number of times with the ball in heavy conditions through lack of awareness no talk. Wasnt his kinda day.

Edit He isn't a grunt player

 

[HawkNation]

Yes he did but no real impact got caught a number of times with the ball in heavy conditions through lack of awareness no talk. Wasnt his kinda day.

Edit He isn't a grunt player

My issue with JOR is his best footy is on the inside, and he’s not really a grunt player. His body hasn’t allowed it but hasn’t progressed at all with his time in the AFL.

Cousins and soon Worpedo will be ahead of him

 

[RIOLINWITPUNCHS]

As already mentioned the conditions were tough with probably 85% of the play being in one half of the ground for the entire match.

Burton- Was absolutely everywhere in the 1st 15 minutes and showed his class with some very good ball use into a crowded 50.
Kicked our first 2 goals, the 1st a monster kick from about 65m which was aided by the breeze.
He competed well all day and reacted exactly the way you would want someone to after being chopped.
I suspect he will be back in the 1's very soon.

O'Rourke- Did some very nice things at times including a few clean centre clearances. Wasn't really a lot of uncontested footy played which didn't help him but I still noticed him enough to be impressed. Didn't ping a hammy so that's a win.

Willsmore- Again not the type of game that suits him but i was very impressed with his competitiveness and when he did get the ball he used it well particularly into the breeze. Was very vocal when off the ground directing players etc.

Lovell- Thought he was good without being great. Appears to always try and side step or spin out of trouble which I like and often does so. You can really see he has the tools just needs an extended run if games to try and crack into the 1's. Disposal was excellent when he had space and time. Makes very good decisions. Smart player.

Pitto- Was probably beaten on the day but competed hard as always. Was also one to be very vocal when off the ground and spent a lot of time conversing with the coaches on the bench.

Langford- Competed very very well all day as you would expect and had a cracking last qtr bullocking his way through stoppages to get it moving forward. Rushed his disposal at times.
Would not have thought he has done enough for a recall anytime soon.

Brand- Really liked his game. Took some good contested marks and competed very well all day. I really like him as a player and thought he was stiff to get the chop.

Moore- Did some very nice things that caught my eye. He is a tough nut with the outside stuff as well. Just a natural footballer.

Worpel- Barely noticed him in the 1st half apart from coming to and from the bench but he was fantastic in the 2nd half particularly in the last qtr when they were looking at coming home hard.
He just willed his way from stoppages through pure strength getting the ball moving our way.
He tackled hard nland disposal was generally very good. Bloody hell he can kick the footy a long way.

Lewis- Gee this kid is exciting. As i previously stated and I know it's early days but how we plucked this guy with a pick in the late 7ps is astonishing.
In a game where the defensive 50s were crowded all day this guy was just brilliant. Took a number of contested marks in amongst 4 or 5 others. He is just so clean with his hands. Has a beautiful kick on him as well. Has those footy smarts you cannot teach and just competes.
He was one of the only players on the ground smart enough to keep the ball low when shooting for goal against the strong breeze.
Rucked at times and was very competitive.

Really really like this guy and if he continues this form its going to be hard to ignore him for a promotion.

Miles- Was ok without being great. Did some nice things. Is a tough bastard.

Nash- Really liked his game. For a big man gosh he moves well. Has such good agility. Kicked a wonderful goal in the 3rd after side stepping a defender in the goal square.
He was the most vocal player when off the ground. Always barking instructions (not that anyone could understand a word he was saying).
Never sat on the bench when he came off, just stood on the sidelines pointing etc. Great leadership.

Cousins- Hard as a cats head is this bloke. I was a little suprised to hear he had 30 but he gets so many in close you just dont notice many of them.
Stoppage specialist. Used the pill very well when he had space and time.

Hope i havent left out any hawk listed players.

Oh at half time I spoke with CJ, Ross, Hanrahan and Jones who were all watching on. All said they have little niggles but will be back soon. Great bunch of guys.

 

[Thaihawk]

Sweltering down here in Kata too. Happy Songkran!!

At my age I try and avoid the madness that is Songkran, stay indoors in a/c comfort and watch some footy.

Happy New Year to you too.

 

[Agent Smith]

Cousins 30 after 29 last week.

Oh, well happy birthday Cuz. Looks a lot younger.

 

[Luv_our_club]

As already mentioned the conditions were tough with probably 85% of the play being in one half of the ground for the entire match.

Burton- Was absolutely everywhere in the 1st 15 minutes and showed his class with some very good ball use into a crowded 50.
Kicked our first 2 goals, the 1st a monster kick from about 65m which was aided by the breeze.
He competed well all day and reacted exactly the way you would want someone to after being chopped.
I suspect he will be back in the 1's very soon.

O'Rourke- Did some very nice things at times including a few clean centre clearances. Wasn't really a lot of uncontested footy played which didn't help him but I still noticed him enough to be impressed. Didn't ping a hammy so that's a win.

Willsmore- Again not the type of game that suits him but i was very impressed with his competitiveness and when he did get the ball he used it well particularly into the breeze. Was very vocal when off the ground directing players etc.

Lovell- Thought he was good without being great. Appears to always try and side step or spin out of trouble which I like and often does so. You can really see he has the tools just needs an extended run if games to try and crack into the 1's. Disposal was excellent when he had space and time. Makes very good decisions. Smart player.

Pitto- Was probably beaten on the day but competed hard as always. Was also one to be very vocal when off the ground and spent a lot of time conversing with the coaches on the bench.

Langford- Competed very very well all day as you would expect and had a cracking last qtr bullocking his way through stoppages to get it moving forward. Rushed his disposal at times.
Would not have thought he has done enough for a recall anytime soon.

Brand- Really liked his game. Took some good contested marks and competed very well all day. I really like him as a player and thought he was stiff to get the chop.

Moore- Did some very nice things that caught my eye. He is a tough nut with the outside stuff as well. Just a natural footballer.

Worpel- Barely noticed him in the 1st half apart from coming to and from the bench but he was fantastic in the 2nd half particularly in the last qtr when they were looking at coming home hard.
He just willed his way from stoppages through pure strength getting the ball moving our way.
He tackled hard nland disposal was generally very good. Bloody hell he can kick the footy a long way.

Lewis- Gee this kid is exciting. As i previously stated and I know it's early days but how we plucked this guy with a pick in the late 7ps is astonishing.
In a game where the defensive 50s were crowded all day this guy was just brilliant. Took a number of contested marks in amongst 4 or 5 others. He is just so clean with his hands. Has a beautiful kick on him as well. Has those footy smarts you cannot teach and just competes.
He was one of the only players on the ground smart enough to keep the ball low when shooting for goal against the strong breeze.
Rucked at times and was very competitive.

Really really like this guy and if he continues this form its going to be hard to ignore him for a promotion.

Miles- Was ok without being great. Did some nice things. Is a tough bastard.

Nash- Really liked his game. For a big man gosh he moves well. Has such good agility. Kicked a wonderful goal in the 3rd after side stepping a defender in the goal square.
He was the most vocal player when off the ground. Always barking instructions (not that anyone could understand a word he was saying).
Never sat on the bench when he came off, just stood on the sidelines pointing etc. Great leadership.

Cousins- Hard as a cats head is this bloke. I was a little suprised to hear he had 30 but he gets so many in close you just dont notice many of them.
Stoppage specialist. Used the pill very well when he had space and time.

Hope i havent left out any hawk listed players.

Oh at half time I spoke with CJ, Ross, Hanrahan and Jones who were all watching on. All said they have little niggles but will be back soon. Great bunch of guys.

Miles is a tough bastard!

 

[Rowie6]

What has happened to Heatherly?

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[Roughies Boys]

Still a very puzzling draft selection. Using a prized first round pick on a 174cm midfielder with questionable disposal and not overly quick.

His pace isn't bad actually.

 

[Dixie Flatline]

 

[houdinihuddo]

Thanks for the video Dickie. The goals in order were Burton [70 metre kick], Murphy, Burton [boundary], Brolic, Murphy, Lewis, Billy Evans, Murphy [Langers smother], Nash and Lewis. Note the u turn ball to give you an idea of the wind.

 

[Strapping Young Lad]

Yeah, thanks Dickie.

 

[RIOLINWITPUNCHS]

What has happened to Heatherly?

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Good question.

Is he on the injury list?

 

[grimlock]

 

[Goldhawk]

http://www.hawthornfc.com.au/news/2018-04-17/vfl-player-by-player-r2

VFL Coach Chris Newman assesses each listed Hawk's performance in Box Hill's Round 2 win over Frankston.

Read: VFL Match report - Round 2

 

[MrPremiership]

Sounds like Cousins, Burton and Lewis are the guys in the selection mix.

 

[Tents]

Match highlights

 

[stemline]

As an aside, it's pretty amazing and actually pretty sad that Lachie Walker, who all pre-season looked almost too good for VFL and quite comfortable among AFL players in the intra-club, can't get a role in the current Box Hill side so is playing for De La Salle. RIP Dev Squad.

 

[Gralin]

As an aside, it's pretty amazing and actually pretty sad that Lachie Walker, who all pre-season looked almost too good for VFL and quite comfortable among AFL players in the intra-club, can't get a role in the current Box Hill side so is playing for De La Salle. RIP Dev Squad.

structurally is he in the wrong position and losing games to someone like Miles? or is he behind some of the other box hill boys like Billy in the pecking order?

 

[Goldhawk]

As an aside, it's pretty amazing and actually pretty sad that Lachie Walker, who all pre-season looked almost too good for VFL and quite comfortable among AFL players in the intra-club, can't get a role in the current Box Hill side so is playing for De La Salle. RIP Dev Squad.

This is why it sucks having no Development side, players that continually miss out on Box Hill Hawks won't be sticking around for next season.

The VFL have completely stuffed up this one.